Some information from Stirling Council that may prove useful. The Met Office amber weather warning for wind now covers the whole of mainland Scotland, with Storm Isha set to impact the country. There is a high risk of disruption due to the very strong, potentially damaging winds. The advice from Read more
A tariff on the use of Stirling Council’s electric vehicle charging points is due to come into effect imminently. From Wednesday 1 February, vehicle owners will be required to pay a minimum fee of £1.50 at Council owned EV charging points. The new tariff is set at 25p/kWh at slow Read more
Stirling Council is advising residents on how to prepare for an extended power outage during winter, informed by the experiences of Storm Arwen. Some homes in Stirling Council area were left without power for five days following the storm, which battered the country just over a year ago. Residents are Read more
Last night’s rest centre arrangements will continue today, Wednesday 1 December. SSEN’s last official update to the Council confirmed around 200-250 properties are still without power meaning welfare provisions will continue at McLaren Leisure Centre until 10pm, while Thornhill Primary School will continue to offer respite between 4pm and 10pm. Read more
A temporary rest centre has been set up at Thornhill Primary School. Around 350 properties in the area surrounding Callander remain without power following Storm Arwen and Stirling Council has established Thornhill Primary School as a rest centre to provide warmth, a hot drink and a chance to charge your Read more
Stirling Council will become one of the first local authorities in Scotland to sign up to the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration. The Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration is an international commitment to tackle the climate emergency through integrated food policies and a call to national governments to act. Members Read more
Plans to transform Stirling into the greenest region in Scotland are out for public consultation. Stirling Council’s ‘Alive with Nature’ Plan sets out the actions the local authority and its partners have identified to create a healthier and more resilient natural environment across Stirling. Developed in partnership with NatureScot, SEPA Read more
The Council has helped plant 6000 new trees across Stirling during 2021 with more to come when planting season resumes. The major tree planting programme is a key element of the Council’s Climate & Nature Emergency Plan with projects being undertaken throughout the Stirling Council area as part of wider Read more
More than 14,000 Garden Waste and Recycling Permits have been purchased by Stirling residents in just over a month. In addition, households eligible for the concession scheme will receive their permit automatically in time for the service starting on 19 April. From this date, garden waste will only be collected Read more
Virtual drop-in sessions have been organised for the public to find out more about Stirling’s Council’s Climate and Nature Emergency Plan. Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the first draft of the Plan, which will be key in Stirling’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis. As Read more